Truck full of tools is reported stolen

Published: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 3:19 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 3:19 p.m.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies are hoping the public can help them find a stolen truck that contained thousands of dollars worth of tools.

Officials said the driver, who is an employee of TMS, based in North Carolina, told them he parked the white 2002 Ford F-250 diesel crew cab truck at the Sleep Inn Suites at 13600 SW 17th Court on Sunday night. On Monday morning, he went to the parking area and found that the truck was gone.

The driver estimated the value of the tools at between $25,000 to $30,000, and said the truck was worth around $15,000.

Anyone with information can call the MCSO at 732-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.

<p>Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies are hoping the public can help them find a stolen truck that contained thousands of dollars worth of tools.</p><p>Officials said the driver, who is an employee of TMS, based in North Carolina, told them he parked the white 2002 Ford F-250 diesel crew cab truck at the Sleep Inn Suites at 13600 SW 17th Court on Sunday night. On Monday morning, he went to the parking area and found that the truck was gone.</p><p>The driver estimated the value of the tools at between $25,000 to $30,000, and said the truck was worth around $15,000.</p><p>Anyone with information can call the MCSO at 732-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.</p><p><i>- Austin L. Miller</i></p>